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entitles

UK //ɪnˈtaɪ.təlz//US //ɪnˈtaɪ.təlz//

词源

源自中古英语 'entitlen',来自古法语 'entiteler',基于拉丁语 'intitulare'(赋予标题)。

verb

❶ 给予某人获得某物的权利或资格,通常基于法律、规定或特定条件。

“This ticket entitles you to a free meal at the restaurant.”

(这张票使你有权在餐厅享用一顿免费餐。)

“Being a member entitles you to discounts on all purchases.”

(作为会员,你有权在所有购买中获得折扣。)

❶ 赋予某人某种称号或头衔,通常是正式的或荣誉性的。

“The university entitles him as a professor of physics.”

(大学授予他物理学教授的头衔。)

“The king entitled her as a knight for her bravery.”

(国王因她的勇敢授予她骑士称号。)

同义词:authorizes, qualifies, empowers, grants, designates

常见短语

entitles to — 表示某人因某种条件或资格而有权获得某物。

“Your membership entitles you to exclusive benefits.”

(你的会员资格使你有权享受独家福利。)